How to Wear Your Converse

Pairing With Pants

Wear Converse with jeans. This is a versatile look with many possible options, such as: Wear your Converse with skinny jeans for a modern look. If you have high-tops, you might even tuck the hems of your jeans inside the tops of your Converse to show off the side patches.Wear Your Converse Step 1Bullet1 Version 2.jpg Wear them with bootcut jeans for a subtler look. Longer, wider jeans will show only the toe of the Converse.Wear Your Converse Step 1Bullet2 Version 2.jpg Wear them with old jeans for an old-school grunge look. This is a good option for everyday use.Wear Your Converse Step 1Bullet3 Version 2.jpg Wear them with flare jeans and a Free People top. This is a "hippy" or free spirit look. Hang loose!Wear Your Converse Step 1Bullet4 Version 2.jpg Wear them with baggy jeans for a gangster style. To achieve the look popularized by Lil’ Wayne, tuck baggy jeans into red, boot-style Converse, which should be laced no higher than the ankles.Wear Your Converse Step 1Bullet5 Version 2.jpg

Wear Converse with shorts. There are several ways to do this well: Wear shorts and identically colored socks with your Converse. Wearing red high-tops with medium-length red socks, for example Wear some short jean shorts and converse. High tops are best for this look, but low tops work fine too. Some clever lacing might also add some flair to this simple look (see below)Wear Your Converse Step 2Bullet2 Version 2.jpg Just make sure your shorts are short enough. It won't look good if they're too long.Wear Your Converse Step 2Bullet3 Version 2.jpg

Wear your Converse with low-tops with rolled up skinnies for a summery look.

Wear your Converse with any top. Put a nice long, oversized sweater on, and wear long tights that reach the ankles. This look works for either high Converse or low Converse.

Wearing Dresses and Skirts With Converse

Dresses look very nice with high tops. Just make sure the dress is casual, and not too dressy.

Wear them with a short skirt (with or without colored leggings) for a feminine look. This is a good option for parties or any more occasion when you want to look stylish. Shorts can also be worn in this manner.

Wearing Converse With Shorts

Choose a pair of white or grey Converse.

Find a nice pair of shorts. Any color works, as you're teaming them with neutrally colored Converse.

Purchase some comfortable long socks. Don't use soccer socks; use fashionable long socks that reach to mid-thigh or a little lower.

Match it all together. Rock your new style.